Medical Records Specialists Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $42,860 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $62,500
Employed locally 60
National median $50,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $42,860
    75th
    $50,590
    90th
    $62,500

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Records Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Medical Records Specialists salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Records Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,960
    Vallejo, CA $75,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,210
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,180
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $68,680
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,790

    Nearby metros — Medical Records Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,730
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,130
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $50,100
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $46,970
    Morgantown, WV $41,860
    Winchester, VA-WV $41,850

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,930
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,540
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,880
    Nurse Practitioners$118,620
    Pharmacists$133,220
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Records Specialists make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Records Specialists in Beckley, WV is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.91 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Medical Records Specialists salaries?

    The median Medical Records Specialists salary in Beckley, WV is 14.7% below the national median of $50,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Records Specialists in Beckley?

    Entry-level Medical Records Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.